Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are facing criticism for their decision to retain fast-bowler Yash Dayal for IPL 2026. The franchise has kept him on their roster despite pending abuse allegations against him. RCB released six players before Saturday's deadline but chose to maintain Dayal's annual contract worth Rs 5 crore. This decision comes amid two ongoing criminal cases against the player. Dayal faces separate criminal cases in Ghaziabad and Jaipur, with FIRs filed in both cities. As a result, he has been banned from participating in his state's local competition, the Uttar Pradesh T20 League. The Ghaziabad case involves allegations from Dayal's former long-term partner. She accused him of sexual and financial exploitation under marriage promises, along with physical violence
'Virat Kohli and Yash Dayal in same poster, what a shame': RCB face backlash for controversial retention ahead of IPL 2026
The Times of India1 hrs ago
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